Donald Trump Knew Just Who to Reach Out to About Daniel Penny — It Was Me!
Every Penny Counts
The New York Post recently dedicated an entire page to celebrate Daniel Penny, a former Marine who took a stand to defend not just his honor, but also his country and values when he intervened as others simply observed a man threatening a woman on the subway, going about their day.
Allow me to share an interesting backstory. After District Attorney Bragg attempted to indict him, I received a call from the White House. I typically don’t disclose what I discuss with Donald Trump; my feelings towards him are irrelevant.
President Trump and I share a friendship spanning over 50 years — we’ve exchanged phone numbers since the days of rotary phones.
At that time, the Daniel Penny narrative was making headlines. A call from Trump’s private secretary came in, requesting Penny’s contact information, which he didn’t possess and directed her to me instead.
Post Editor-in-Chief Keith Poole promptly provided me with the contact info for Penny’s attorney.
Recently, we saw a photograph and article depicting President Trump welcoming Penny at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida.
A ‘Vortex of Fear’
A trio of additional lawsuits against Sean Combs have emerged in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. One of these seeks a jury trial.
This lawsuit originates from a Las Vegas entertainer who alleges “sexual, physical, and psychological abuse” endured over a span of five years, claiming it transformed their life into a “living nightmare.”
The plaintiff’s initial statement asserts that Combs “manipulated [them] through false promises of career progression” while engaging in a “relentless cycle of drugging, sexual assaults, death threats, secret recordings, blackmail, and psychological coercion” that far surpassed acceptance or professionalism. It was described as a “vortex of exploitation and fear.”
Ethics Should Be Treated Seriously
With summer approaching and Fourth of July celebrations on the horizon, “Tea Travels” expert Ellen Easton shares insights on:
Tolerance: Uphold your beliefs while being open to perspectives that differ.
Privacy: Distinct from secrecy; be cautious about what you disclose.
Respect: Consciously acknowledge and value the rights of others.
Etiquette: Promote courteous communication. Learn the social norms you’re expected to follow.
Ethics: Do no harm; abide by principles of honesty and integrity.
Tolerance: Acknowledge others’ attitudes without endorsing them.
If you can’t align with these principles, perhaps staying home is your best option.
Alternatively, consider visiting Greenwich Village’s Comedy Cellar, a hotspot for comedy legends like Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld, Louis C.K., Dave Chappelle, and Amy Schumer.
Not to forget Will Arnett, who plays a comedian in Bradley Cooper’s latest film “Is This Thing On?”, where he also contributed to the script. He’s been testing his material at the comedy venue, and his new project involves promoting Australia. We can only hope for success as he ventures Down Under.
A jeweler recounts to a policeman, “A truck opened, an elephant walked out, swallowed all of my jewelry, and hopped back into the truck.” The officer replies, “Was it an Indian or African elephant? The African has larger ears while the Indian has smaller.” The jeweler responds, “I couldn’t tell; he had a stocking over his head.”
Only in New York, kids, only in New York.
